Houston City Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide for Waste Disposal

Are you a Houston resident looking for information on city dump hours? Look no further! This article will provide you with everything you need to know about the North Main Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center, including its hours of operation, accepted materials, and proof of residency requirements.

North Main Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center

The North Main Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center is one of six such facilities operated by the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department. It is located at 9003 N Main, Houston, TX 77022.

Hours of Operation

Effective March 12, 2023, the North Main Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center is open Tuesday to Sunday (closed on city-approved holidays) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

It is recommended that citizens arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time to allow adequate time to unload.

Accepted Materials

The North Main Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center accepts the following materials:

• Recyclables:
  • Ad inserts
  • Aerosol cans
  • Aluminum cans
  • Cardboard
  • Cartons (shelf stable and refrigerated)
  • Catalogs
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Magazines
  • Mattresses
  • Newspapers
  • Plastics #1-#5 and #7 (toys, packing materials, flower pots, styrofoam, or plastic furniture are not accepted)
  • Steel cans
  • Telephone books
  • Tin cans
• TreeWaste/Junk Waste:
  • Furniture
  • Tree limbs and branches
  • Stoves
  • Refrigerators
• Other:
  • Up to five (5) automobile tires (rims not accepted) per visit, limit of ten (10) total per month.

Proof of Residency Requirements

To use the North Main Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center, you must provide proof of residency. Acceptable forms of proof of residency include:

• Photo Identification: A current state of Texas-issued identification card, such as a Texas Driver’s license, Texas Department of Public Safety-issued ID card, or Texas License to Carry Permit.
• Utility Bill: A utility bill (power, water, or gas) from the current month or previous two (2) months. The address on the utility bill must match the address on the state-issued identification. Electronic bills are accepted.
• Lease Agreement: If no utility bill is available, you may bring a copy of your current lease or rental agreement for a City of Houston address. The address on the lease or rental agreement must match the address on the state-issued identification.
• Property Tax Bill: For residential property owners whose primary residence is outside the state of Texas, who do not have a Texas ID, a current property tax bill must be shown; the names on the photo identification and tax bill must match.
• Student ID: For out-of-state students at Houston universities, a current student ID may be used in place of a utility bill.

Additional Information

• Neighborhood depositories will not accept household garbage, more than five (5) tires per month, per household, and large quantities of building materials.
• Trash from commercial haulers or brought in a commercial vehicle (business or rented commercial) will not be accepted.
• For more information on the North Main Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center, please visit the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department website: https://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/n_main.html.
• For a map of all Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Centers in Houston, please visit: https://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/depositories.html.